Executive Summary MIPO is the SmartOps inventory optimization and multi echelon application. MIPO has a specific software design that is discussed in this article. SmartOps SmartOps is a software company which makes several products, but the subject of this post will be their MIPO product (Multistage Inventory Planning and Optimization). SmartOps is one of the…
Executive Summary External planning has important distinct differences between planning and ERP. ERP is a transactional processing system with just a few planning procedures. SAP developed APO for surprising reasons. Introduction to ERP vs. Advanced or External Planning Understanding the difference between planning and execution is critical to implementing or managing these types of projects….
Executive Summary Multi echelon planning uses advanced mathematics to perform supply planning with each location, knowing the inventory of other locations in the supply network. There are specific tests that can be applied to any multi-echelon system. Introduction Multi echelon planning is an advanced method of accounting for location dependencies during supply planning. Multi echelon planning…
Executive Summary This article answers questions about the advantages and disadvantages of SAP DP. Question Posed to Me on SAP DP I was recently asked a question regarding the advantages and disadvantages of DP. I thought I would take part in the email exchange and post it here. Our References for This Article If you…
Executive Summary A characteristic value combination or CVC is a foundational item for both SAP DP and BW. We cover the concept behind CVCs and how it relates to other vendors. Introduction to Characteristics Characteristics are critical to both DP and BW. You will learn how characteristics work and how they are managed within these…
Executive Summary Realignment is used in SAP DP and SAP BW and has important features that we will cover in this article. Introduction Realignment is the process of adding and deleting characteristic value combinations in DP, BI, and SPP. An example of characteristic value combinations could be: Unit Sales by Country A different CVC could…
Executive Summary SNC is designed to enable supplier collaboration in demand, inventory, capacity, transport, and procurement/subcontractor collaboration. SCN can integrate with RFIDs and uses ASNs. SNC can work with release processing and schedule agreements. What Is SAP SNC? SAP SNC is a module in SAP APO which is directed to company-to-company supply chain collaboration. It…
Executive Summary The target stocking level is the target per product location combination and is a fundamental concept. The target stocking level is different from the maximum stock level. We cover how different supply planning methods can incorporate a target stock level value. Introduction The target stocking level is rarely discussed in companies but is a…
Executive Summary SNP is APO’s module that deals with supply planning and SNP has an important impact on SAP DP forecasting. Where the SNP sequence fits into the demand, supply, and production planning process. Introduction SNP is the supply planning module in APO. This article will learn about SNP’s major configuration areas and the different…
Executive Summary Supply and demand pegging elements are critical to supply planning in SAP. This article covers how CTM differs in pegging, pegging in PP/DS, two types of pegging, static/fixed and dynamic pegging, and much more. What is Pegging? Peggings are very important for a variety of reasons. Pegging allows a planner to trace the…